Resolution is simply the number of pixels in an image. The higher number of pixels, the greater the resolution and the better the image quality will be.

Resolution

Use

SVGA

Powerpoint presentations

XGA

Numeric data presentation

WXGA or HD Ready

Detailed technical data such as

engineering drawings or high

end photography

WUXGA or 1080p Full HD

Full HD resolution, for the most detailed

presentation needs, showing content

at its best

UHD

4K Ultra HD for greater realism due to

four times as many pixels as Full HD

What is DLP® chip?

Developed by Texas Instruments, this chip has millions of microscopic mirrors. A spinning colour wheel made up of coloured segments is placed between the light source and the chip. The mirrors are then turned on and off perfectly in time with the right colour – allowing the projector to display a total of 16.7 million different colours for a fantastically vibrant, life-like picture. By using mirrors rather than LCD panels, DLP projectors are shown to have better pixel alignment and therefore show a sharper image.

Asking yourself a few key questions will quickly hone down the right projector for you.

Home entertainment:

You will need a high resolution projector to ensure the contrast and picture quality is crystal clear.

Business:

Does it need to be light and portable for occasional business use and off-site meetings or will it be installed in the boardroom? This will help you choose between mobile, ultra-mobile, desktop or larger projectors for installation.

How far from the screen will you install the projector?

Where you would like to place the projector is an important part of choosing the right projector for you. Ultra-short throw projectors can be positioned very close to the wall and short-throw projectors can be placed on a coffee table and still provide a big image on the screen. The benefi ts here are no shadows and they tend to be brighter by being closer to the screen or wall. Normal or standard throw projectors will sit further back and tend to mounted on the ceiling and above/behind where you would be.